Professor Andrew Scott awarded CBE in the King’s New Year Honours

We are delighted to share that Professor Andrew J. Scott, Principal Scientist of Economics at the Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford, has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours, recognising his outstanding contribution to economics, research and public discourse.

A global authority on the economics of longevity, Professor Scott’s work has reshaped how governments, institutions and societies understand longer lives - not as a challenge to be managed, but as one of the defining opportunities of the 21st century.

At EIT Oxford, Andrew plays a central role in advancing research at the intersection of economics and societal transformation, collaborating with teams across the Institute’s programs to inform how science, technology and policy can work together to improve human outcomes at scale. Alongside his role at EIT, he is Professor of Economics at London Business School and co-founder of The Longevity Forum, with influence spanning academia, policy and practice worldwide.

Reflecting on the honour, Andrew said:

“I’m delighted to see my work recognised in this way. My interest in economics has always been driven by the power of ideas to create real impact and help navigate us towards a better future. This award is a hugely motivating way to start the year.”

Andrew is widely known for co-authoring of the international bestseller The 100-Year Life w, which brought ideas such as multi-stage careers and lifelong learning into the mainstream, and as the author of The Longevity Imperative, shortlisted for the Financial Times–Schroders Business Book of the Year, which argues that we need to shift focus from an ageing to a longevity society to seize the opportunities that longer lives offer.  

As well as his best-selling books, his research has been published extensively in leading academic journals and regularly featured across global media. Beyond academia, Andrew has advised governments and regulators, including HM Treasury and the Bank of England, served as Managing Editor of the Economic Journal, and as a Non-Executive Director of the UK’s Financial Services Authority. He currently sits on the advisory board of the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility.

This honour reflects not only Andrew’s rigorous scholarship, but his ability to translate complex economic ideas into insights that shape public understanding and public policy.

We are proud to see Andrew’s work recognised at the highest level and to have his leadership and insight at EIT Oxford.

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